Law
Doctoral degree · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL
$84,855Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$130,428Median earnings 4 years after
$131,408Median earnings 5 years after
$77,159Median federal debt
—Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Law at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $84,855 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $105,518 four years after graduating (middle half: $75,697–$161,837). Median debt is $77,159, about 91% of first-year earnings.
Law (Doctoral degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $62,322 | $153,993 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Law graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign make?
The median salary is $84,855 one year after graduation and $131,408 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $77,159.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.